- 7/2 Nelson St, Ringwood VIC 3134
- (03) 8644 7325
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Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is an accredited criminal law specialist firm in Forest Hill with an experienced staff of lawyers ready to assist you with your criminal defence needs. We have experience dealing with criminal law cases in many jurisdictions and courts, and you can trust our firm to get the job done.
Legal Services in Forest Hill
Assisting You in All Criminal Law Matters in Forest Hill
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Forest Hill, assists in many criminal matters. Our firm’s solicitors have experience in Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers also has experience representing clients with a number of criminal offences, including drink driving, drug offences, matters involving traffic offences, bail applications, appeals, family matters, violence, assault, stealing, sex crimes, royal commission work, and sheriff and infringement warrants.Criminal Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers employs experienced lawyers as criminal defence advocates. Our criminal lawyers represent clients in the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, the County Court, the Supreme Court, and the Victorian Court of Appeal. You can trust our team to adequately represent you in criminal matters.
Traffic Lawyers
At Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers we have a team of lawyers dedicated to handling traffic law matters. Our lawyers represent clients charged with traffic offences including careless driving, loss of traction, drink driving, drug driving, and driving with a suspended licence. If you are charged with a traffic violation, we may be able to help you retain your driving privileges, get your charges thrown out, or minimise your sentence.
Drink Driving Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers routinely handle drink driving cases. We have defended many clients who have been charged with offences including driving under the influence (“DUI”), driving whilst intoxicated (“DWI”), and other drink driving matters in local Magistrates’ Courts around Melbourne. Our firm has the experience that you can trust.
Drug Lawyers
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers in Forest Hill represents clients with drug offences from charges such as small quantity possession to more serious charges such as commercial trafficking charges. The lawyers at Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers have represented clients in Magistrates’ Court, County Court, and Supreme Court. We can represent you in your drug case today!
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Why Choose Us
Leading Criminal Law Firm in Forest Hill
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is the leading firm in Forest Hill because of our superb attention to detail, exceptional advocacy, unmatched forensic judgement, and the customer service we provide to all of our clients. David Dribbin and Michael Brown originally founded Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers to provide clients with the best possible advocacy in criminal matters. Over the years, our firm has become a reputable and trusted name in the community. We are a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers, and we have over 100 years of combined firm experience in practising as both traffic and criminal defence lawyers.
Criminal Defence Lawyers Serving Forest Hill
Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers is a well-known firm. We have locations in Melbourne, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Moorabbin, Ballarat, and Werribee. Our solicitors specialise in criminal law and are highly experienced advocates. As such, we have developed excellent relationships with Victoria’s most prominent trial barristers. We know that our clients come first, and in every case, we work to achieve the absolute best results for our clients.
Best Criminal Law Firm & Defence Solicitors
Our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, is effectively the best criminal law firm with the best solicitors specialising in criminal law. Our solicitors exclusively practise criminal law, traffic law, and the law governing intervention orders which allows them to possess highly specialised knowledge of the courts and subject matter in Forest Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose a good criminal defence lawyer?
Our firm can assist you with choosing the best criminal defence lawyer in Forest Hill. If you are charged with a criminal offence in Forest Hill, our support staff can guide you to the best lawyer to handle your matter. Contact us any time from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., any day of the week, and provide our support staff with information about your legal issue.
How can a criminal defence lawyer help me?
Criminal defence lawyers represent their clients in cases involving violations of criminal law. Criminal defence lawyers handle the majority of assignments and tasks that must be completed in criminal law cases. For example, criminal defence lawyers may examine the evidence against you and demonstrate to courts that the evidence is in your favour. Criminal defence lawyers also negotiate with governing authorities to lessen sentences or remove charges from your record. Criminal defence lawyers make certain that your voice is heard in the courtroom.
Price of a criminal defence lawyer in Forest Hill?
The costs of a criminal defence lawyer vary based on the matter at hand. Fees can vary based on the amount of time in court, the type of work associated with the case, and a number of other factors. At Dribbin & Brown, it is our policy that in Magistrates’ Court matters, we provide a quote for services rendered whenever possible – so our clients will know what their representation will cost at the onset. For matters in the County and Supreme Courts, we do our best to explain our fees when the representation begins.
How can I find the best criminal lawyer for me?
To find the best criminal lawyer for your case, contact our firm, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers. We can help you with your search and find you the best lawyer to handle your case. Our support staff is available from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. We offer phone appointments and video conferences for individuals who are unable to meet in person. We use the time in our initial appointment with you to learn about your legal issue and determine which legal expert in our firm can best handle your matter.
What can I do if I can't afford a criminal defence lawyer?
Don’t go to court unrepresented because of your financial circumstances. If you are unable to afford a criminal lawyer, Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers may still be able to assist you. Our firm welcomes enquiries regarding Legal Aid, and we occasionally work with clients who are recipients of Legal Aid funding. Legal Aid is a government-funded service available to individuals in Australia who are unable to pay for legal services. Legal Aid provides free legal advice or representation to these individuals.
Who should I hire to represent me in a criminal case?
If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is best to hire a criminal lawyer located in the jurisdiction where you were charged and that specialises in handling criminal cases, i.e., a criminal defence lawyer. Lawyers that specialise in criminal defence should be very familiar with the law governing your offence, and the local court system’s processes and procedures. Call Dribbin & Brown Criminal Lawyers, and we can connect you with one of our great lawyers.
At what stage should I hire a criminal lawyer?
It is advantageous to hire a criminal lawyer as soon as you have been charged with a criminal offence. However, if you are past that point, do not fear, you can still hire a lawyer to assist you even if you are part of the way through the process. The right lawyer can reduce the stress and worries you have regarding your criminal case by stepping into the matter and making things right.
What should I know before hiring a criminal defence lawyer?
When looking for a lawyer, it is important to ask questions to determine whether the lawyer is the best person to represent you in your criminal matter. The following questions may help you learn more about your potential representation.
- What outcomes typically result from my charges?
- Have you represented clients in similar cases?
- Are you a criminal law specialist?
- How long do matters of this nature take?
- How much will this cost?
- How long have you been employed as a solicitor?
